Quick Details
- Tour Duration: Approximately 4 hours. The amount of time spent at each stop within the 4-hour charter is customizable.
- Visit Maunakea and the Onizuka Center for International Astronomy
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$ 1,120.00
Ascend Maunakea, climbing over 9,000 feet to the Onizuka Center for International Astronomy. As you make your way up, marvel at the stunning landscapes of Mauna Kea, also known as the ‘White Mountain’ due to the snow that often coats its peak. Explore the Onizuka Center, where you’ll learn about the sacred significance of Maunakea, home to world-class telescopes. Discover rare endemic plants thriving in this high-altitude environment, while soaking in panoramic views that stretch across the island.
This small group tour, accommodating up to six guests per vehicle, ensures an intimate and personalized adventure. The tour is fully customizable, with options to add stops for a meal, coffee, or other attractions within your designated time. A perfect combination of science, culture, and natural beauty, this tour is ideal for nature lovers and adventure seekers alike.
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- Maunakea*: A sacred dormant volcano on Hawaii’s Big Island boasts breathtaking landscapes and is one of the tallest mountains in the world when measured from its base on the ocean floor.
- Onizuka Center for International Astronomy: A key research center dedicated to exploring the stars, planets, and galaxies. Home to some of the most advanced telescopes in the world, it offers a fascinating look into the universe.
* Indicates a stop on the tour, not a drive-by
- Maunakea*: A sacred dormant volcano on Hawaii’s Big Island boasts breathtaking landscapes and is one of the tallest mountains in the world when measured from its base on the ocean floor.
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- Wear walking shoes, dress comfortably, and bring a jacket as the temperatures can drop at high elevations.
- High altitude can be dangerous to persons with heart and respiratory problems, children, pregnant women, and people who have SCUBA dived in the last 24 hours.
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Our tour ascends from sea level to nearly 14,000 feet, and no participant is allowed to remain at a lower altitude. Due to the extreme elevation, please carefully review the following health conditions before booking:
Heart Conditions:
Does anyone in your party have a history of heart problems? This includes any heart surgery, stents, pacemakers, bypass procedures, valve irregularities, or arrhythmias. Anyone with a history of heart issues is not eligible for this tour.Respiratory Conditions:
Does anyone have a history of respiratory issues? This includes pneumonia or RSV within the past six months, any lung conditions or surgeries, COPD, or emphysema. Asthma sufferers who can fully control their condition with an inhaler—and bring it with them on the tour—are permitted to join.Additional Restrictions:
Due to the health risks associated with high altitude, the following individuals are not eligible for this tour:Pregnant individuals
Children under 13 years old
Persons with a body mass index (BMI) over 40.0
Scuba Diving Restriction:
Participants must not have engaged in scuba diving within 24 hours of the tour. -
- Due to limited availability, we require that ADA vehicle reservations be made a minimum of 48 hours prior to the date and time of service. We require wheelchairs to be collapsible and stored in the trunk of the SUV when on the road.
- Roberts will make all reasonable attempts to accommodate the needs of the disabled traveler.
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- To be fully refundable / non-billable, a notice of cancellation must be received via email at reservations@robertshawaii.com with a minimum notice requirement of forty-eight (48) hours prior to the scheduled activity date. Any cancellations made after this time will be charged the full rate.
- A 10% service fee is withheld for any canceled reservation paid by credit card.
- No-shows will incur full charges – No refund.